Foetal development encompasses a meticulously regulated cascade of cellular differentiation, organogenesis and growth that begins at conception and continues until birth. Advances in obstetrics and ...

During the foetal stage, a number of so-called cell programs run that are vital to the development of the foetus. In a study published in Cell Reports, researchers from Lund University demonstrate ...

The various physiological changes that occur during pregnancy create a special biological environment, in which even minor changes in the body may have major implications on the developing foetus. In ...

Heparan sulphate occurs as carbohydrate chains which are very important for human body cells both for normal foetal development and during the course of various diseases. All new molecular knowledge ...

The placenta plays a critical role in pregnancy, fetal development and health throughout life. Remy Sharp/Flickr, CC BY-SA An incredibly complex and important organ in its own right, the placenta is ...

Duke-NUS researchers have found evidence that a natural form of Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) made by the liver called Lyso-Phosphatidyl-Choline (LPC-DHA), is critical for normal foetal and infant brain ...

Work-related stress during pregnancy is more common than most people realise. Tight deadlines, long hours, workplace pressure, or even the fear of being judged for taking time off can all affect a ...

Genetic mutations of the Armc5 gene disrupt foetal development and compromise the immune response. Such are the findings of a study conducted by a team of Quebec researchers including Professor Alain ...

National Safe Motherhood Day is observed annually on April 11 to raise maternal health awareness Over 52% of pregnant women in India suffer from anaemia, mainly due to iron deficiency Maternal anaemia ...

During pregnancy, the placenta is the lifeline between mother and baby. It supplies the foetus with oxygen and nutrients, removes waste products and acts as a partial shield against harmful substances ...